One of a kind, hand made sculptures that speak to your dark side.

Dark Arts Opening

Small opening tonight. Icky weather but somehow strangely fitting. It was, in fact, a dark and stormy night. And it was, in fact, a gigantic old spooky building that the Dark Arts show took place in. I guess tomorrow night they will open their doors so that everyone can attend Nightmare Vermont and get the holy bejeezum scared out of them.

Speaking of scaring the snot out of your friends and family, I saw this on their website:“If you are a newbie to Nightmare or your crazy friends are dragging you here, you can purchase Monster Wards for $1 before you go into the event. Monster Wards are special necklaces that contain monster repellant. No monster will approach you if you are wearing a Monster Ward. Just DON’T get them confused with Monster Teasers, which will have the opposite effect. Only two Monster Teasers are sold per group and you have to sign a waiver.”

I wonder if the monster repellant necklaces work at my house too. Hm.

My 2 favorite things tonight: what kind of spread would you expect at a dark arts opening? Blood sausage and fingernail stew with an aperitif of red wine? Nope, not at this one. Milk and cookies it was!

Soft and squishy in an entirely unpredictable way

Favorite thing #2: Fabric artist Emily Stoneking. Who knew fiber arts, with their warm and snuggly appeal could become peeled flesh and exposed organs. And somehow you still want to snuggle up with it. Or at least, I did.

And thanks Dawn for the amusing company tonight!

If you want to visit the show or get the aforementioned snot scared out of you, please visit:DARK ART / Nightmare Vermont
Abandoned Olympiad Gym Building
78 Eastwood Drive
S. Burlington, VT
Curated by Deidre Healy, Hosted by the House of Lemay
Gallery Hours will be October 23, 24, 30, and 31 from 7:00-10:00pm

What are Strange Dolls?

Every doll is entirely hand made by Vermont artist, Beth Robinson, using polymer clays, vintage fabrics, acrylic paint, and sometimes real human hair or teeth. Each piece is one of a kind. Individuals who love to collect odd, creepy, or gothic dolls will love Strange Dolls.

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